ZIP 50211 · Warren County

Norwalk, IA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 50211, Norwalk, Iowa averages $1,594/yr.

189.0%
Loss ratio
0.91%
Nonrenewal rate
#312 of 580
Iowa rank
76
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 50211 (Norwalk, IA) is #11,990 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #11,245 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,594
Avg premium (2022)
#11,990
of 25,593 on premium
#11,245
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
53rd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Insurance Livability Score

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
62/100
50211 - Norwalk, IA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,594/yr
Avg premium, 47th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C+
36.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
91.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 50211's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,594 Around the middle lower than 47% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 50211. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Iowa, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 50211; crosshairs: Iowa averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1185.1$1531.0$1877.0$2222.9$2568.80.1%0.9%1.7%2.5%3.3%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 52172 · Waukon $1,248/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 52032 · Bernard $1,340/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 52729 · Calamus $1,372/yr · 2.04%
  • ZIP 52340 · Tiffin $1,399/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 52302 · Marion $1,415/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 52638 · Middletown $1,432/yr · 1.85%
  • ZIP 52591 · Sigourney $1,447/yr · 1.78%
  • ZIP 52247 · Kalona $1,464/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 52761 · Muscatine $1,482/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 50173 · Montour $1,490/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 50010 · Ames $1,500/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 52249 · Keystone $1,508/yr · 1.32%
  • ZIP 50157 · Malcom $1,517/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 52317 · North Liberty $1,524/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 51031 · Le Mars $1,533/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 50464 · Plymouth $1,544/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 52064 · Miles $1,551/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 51001 · Akron $1,558/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 50604 · Aplington $1,566/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 51003 · Alton $1,571/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 52069 · Preston $1,580/yr · 1.63%
  • ZIP 50021 · Ankeny $1,586/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 50211 · Norwalk (this ZIP) $1,594/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 52213 · Center Point $1,599/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 52556 · Fairfield $1,605/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 51331 · Arnolds Park $1,613/yr · 0.21%
  • ZIP 52565 · Keosauqua $1,618/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 50154 · Mc Callsburg $1,631/yr · 2.82%
  • ZIP 52329 · Rowley $1,637/yr · 2.17%
  • ZIP 52590 · Seymour $1,645/yr · 2.90%
  • ZIP 52722 · Bettendorf $1,649/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 51445 · Ida Grove $1,660/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 50162 · Melbourne $1,669/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 50075 · Ellsworth $1,682/yr · 3.13%
  • ZIP 50273 · Winterset $1,688/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 50278 · Zearing $1,701/yr · 2.13%
  • ZIP 52346 · Van Horne $1,707/yr · 1.94%
  • ZIP 50171 · Montezuma $1,720/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 50140 · Lamoni $1,731/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 52076 · Strawberry Point $1,745/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 51028 · Kingsley $1,773/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 50446 · Joice $1,811/yr · 1.92%
  • ZIP 50864 · Villisca $1,832/yr · 2.12%
  • ZIP 50627 · Eldora $1,847/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 51108 · Sioux City $1,880/yr · 1.64%
  • ZIP 51024 · Hinton $1,912/yr · 0.28%
  • ZIP 50214 · Otley $2,020/yr · 1.40%
  • ZIP 50146 · Linden $2,180/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 51355 · Okoboji $2,506/yr · 0.28%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,594/yr
Near-median premium
+12.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
189.0%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
18.56%
Avg severity: $16,224
Nonrenewal Rate
0.91%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-15.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 50211 (Norwalk, IA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 50211 (Norwalk, IA) at $1,594 per year for 2022 across approximately 76 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 10% below that mark and lands in the 53rd national percentile. Against Iowa's average of $1,629, ZIP 50211 is 2% below, ranking #312 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium. The closest-priced peer within Iowa is Sanborn (ZIP 51248) at $1,594, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 50211 shows a 189.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 18.56%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,224. Insurers decline to renew 0.91% of policies in ZIP 50211 at expiration, a drop of 15.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 12.4% through 2022, ranging $1,418 to $1,594 with a 5-year average of $1,500, an annualized rate of +3.0% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Warren County: score 36.1, rating Very Low, hazard Tornado. National percentile 36th; in-state rank #49/100; 9% below Iowa's 39.5 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 91.3.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 50211 Compares

vs National Average
$1,594 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Iowa Average
$1,594 vs $1,629
2% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 50211, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,594
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 50211.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,418 -
2019 $1,437 +1.3%
2020 $1,503 +4.6%
2021 $1,547 +2.9%
2022 $1,594 +3.0%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 50211, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,500
Premium Range
$1,418 - $1,594
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Warren County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 50211 via FIPS 19181. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
36.1
Very Low · 36th national percentile
In-state county rank
#49
of 100 Iowa counties · state mean 39.5
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $3,610,834

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 91.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Iowa NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 50211

Cross-state peers for ZIP 50211: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Iowa. County hazard context (Warren, NRI 36.1) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,594/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.91% here).

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 50211?
ZIP 50211 (Norwalk, IA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,594 per year as of 2022 (53rd percentile, #312 of 580 ZIPs in Iowa). Premiums have changed +12.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Norwalk, IA?
Insurers in ZIP 50211 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 189.0%, alongside a claims frequency of 18.56% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.91%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 50211 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 50211 lands in the 53rd percentile: its $1,594/yr average is 10% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50211?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 50211 is 0.91%, a drop of 15.5% over the past 5 years in Iowa.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 50211 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 50211 runs $1,418-$1,594 (5-year average $1,500). The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 50211 compare to the Iowa state average?
The Iowa state average is $1,629/yr; ZIP 50211 averages $1,594/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #312 of 580 tracked ZIPs in Iowa by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 50211?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 50211 (Warren) is 36.1 - #49/100 in Iowa, 36th national percentile, top hazard Tornado. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 50211

This ZIP's premiums run at the 53rd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.